Valentnian II; AE4 Nicomedia; Victory with captive
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Description
Valentinian II (375 – 392 AD). AE4, Nicomedia mint 388-392 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; diademed and draped bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, with trophy over shoulder and dragging captive, cross in circle (shield?) in front below.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE14 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,34 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Nicomedia 45a |
| Commentary: | rare with circled cross; dark patina with light sandy deposits |
Historical Context
Just like his half-brother Gratian, Valentinian II had a realtively short reign and died, probably killed by his own troops, in his early twenties.
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